Hand Tools

Index

1. Hand tools for production
2. History, background and areas of application of hand tools
3. Brands and manufacturers of hand tools

Hand tools for production

Every part of industry requires hand tools. For cutting processes, these tools are required to adjust machines, fasten tools, clamp in workpieces and deburr the finalised products. Hand tools are available in a large range, and varying qualities of complete sets of hand tools are available on the market. It is useful to get the necessary tools individually in order to obtain desired tools of the right quality; these complete sets don't always have the right tools. High quality hand tools do not necessarily have to be bought new.

• Used in all areas of industry
• Used to adjust, fasten, clamp and deburr machines and tools

 Quality   Great offers   Personalized They can be found at workshop equipment auctions and plant liquidations. High quality hand tools are made out of steel with the alloy element chrome-vanadium, which specially used for the manufacturing of tools.

History, background and areas of application of hand tools

Hand tools have been around since people have worked with materials. The stone wedge is a primitive hand tool. Today, there are chisels and wedges that have much better properties. Nuts and bolts came about with the start of the machining industry. The bolts require a screwdriver, which is now available for a large variety of different types of bolts. GRIT Hand tool in use This is also the same for the nuts and their corresponding spanners. A lot of different tools are used today to fit the many different industrial activities that occur. Different products require different tools for reparation and maintenance. The material characteristics of tools are being further developed so that hand tools can be more durable and accurate. Hand tools are used in mechanical engineering, apparatus engineering, woodworking, electronics and construction.

Brands and manufacturers of hand tools

Several companies have specialised in the manufacturing of hand tools. Some of the most recommended suppliers include SKM, MAUSER, STEINBERGER TOOLS, BENSON, MANNESMANN and HOFMANN.